Contracts Administrator/Officer

3 weeks ago


East Cowes, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Based in our East Cowes facilities, here on the beautiful Isle of Wight, and reporting into the Commercial Manager, the Commercial Officer will join Integrated Programme Team (IPT) providing commercial expertise and support to specific customers within our portfolio of top-tier Aerospace clients. 

They will work to ensure the management and resolution of commercial issues on a day-to-day basis, such as commercial change management, and the support of local-level bids and proposals. They will be responsible for informing the IPT of contractual obligations and boundaries, and will be the first point of escalation for customer purchase order or contractual issues, both internally and from the customer.

Job Responsibilities

To interface and highlight to the IPT and customers where contractual obligations and limits to obligations are. Supports new bidding activity when required, including the compilation of a business model and Commercial proposal. To manage/maintain the company order book to reflect the customers purchase order requirements. To ensure that commercial/contractual correspondence files are maintained. To maintain key performance metrics and contribute to internal reporting requirements. Supports change negotiations with Customers. Ensure that overdue debt is kept to a minimum and customers pay in accordance with agreed payment terms. Support Project / Program Review structure, reports, data etc. Review Customer MRP and conclude on demand changes, check against contractual conditions and update demand as part of MPS. Manage opportunities to improve the business case. Adheres to all program management and Commercial standards and policies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Program Management framework and contribute to process development.

Job Qualifications

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

Business and/or Finance qualification, with demonstrable experience in the workplace. Commercially savvy, with a good understanding of key financial principles; Strong communicator, with highly developed negotiating skills; Advanced MS Excel skills (VLookups, Pivot tales etc.); Ability to work both independently and in a team; Any relevant qualifications (World CC/IACCM) would be desirable, as would any previous experience gained in a similar role within the Aerospace/Defence Manufacturing Industry (or similar);

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​


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